tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post2109342752813501265..comments2024-03-27T17:21:09.129-07:00Comments on Author Donya Lynne: What if...? The Biggest Decision of My LifeDonya Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229964689354498931noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-31892031480715034542013-04-22T15:22:44.513-07:002013-04-22T15:22:44.513-07:00Congratulations on your debut! :) And yes, let'...Congratulations on your debut! :) And yes, let's stay on the train and make big things happen. Thank you for the fabulous words of support.Donya Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229964689354498931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-34731354352894991682013-04-22T15:21:24.409-07:002013-04-22T15:21:24.409-07:00Thank you, Kathy. I just want my mind to relax aga...Thank you, Kathy. I just want my mind to relax again so that I can get back to the magic I felt when I wrote Rise and Heart. Right now, I'm all work and no play, and that makes for laborious, two-dimensional writing. I miss taking drives and going for long walks. That was when I got my best ideas, was when I was out and about and enjoying life.Donya Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229964689354498931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-44045932210374515972013-04-22T15:19:19.910-07:002013-04-22T15:19:19.910-07:00Thank you, Nancy. :) And I agree. You can't wa...Thank you, Nancy. :) And I agree. You can't wait around for success to come to you. Success might knock on the door and rock on its feet while it waits for you to answer, but ultimately, you DO have to invite it in and make it feel welcome if you want it to stay a while and actually amount to something. Donya Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229964689354498931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-86547592417663309032013-04-21T23:12:39.399-07:002013-04-21T23:12:39.399-07:00Oh Donya, Amen to that! If you didn't make tha...Oh Donya, Amen to that! If you didn't make that momentous decision, you'd be wondering the rest of your life, what if? And, What if? is an unhappy place to be. I made that same decision three years ago - to leave my job as a teacher to follow my dream at being a full time author. As you so succinctly put it, we're not getting any younger and we're letting the train pass by. But, no more! I have no regrets and my debut novel (one of a series) comes out the end of May. If I hadn't left work, it would NEVER have been written. So, congratulations fellow traveller and let's enjoy the ride while writing those books everyone will want to read.Tima Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12452821656662304913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-54044244066247309762013-04-21T04:04:09.666-07:002013-04-21T04:04:09.666-07:00Hey Donya,
Good for you to make this leap of fait...Hey Donya,<br /> Good for you to make this leap of faith! You never know what tomorrow brings. Let me tell you that life is to short. Grab this by the tails and go! I am proud of you for your courage and strength. You are a inspiration to other writers that may be in the same situation. I feel that you will do real well! Life is always full of "What If's" in everything we do everyday. I hope that your nerves stay calm and can't wait to see you at the top of the NY List! Have a great day!! =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287628164742392910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-48622936005686399662013-04-20T18:58:16.148-07:002013-04-20T18:58:16.148-07:00Fantastic post. Couldn't have put it better my...Fantastic post. Couldn't have put it better myself - which is perhaps why you are the full-time author lol!!<br /><br />The last few weeks I have been thinking the same way. Stuff all the what if's. Why not give it a go and only if I fail, only then can I complain it's too hard.<br /><br />Loving your success and the motivation and drive it's passing on to me. Keep it up girl. Success doesn't come to those who wait. Success comes to those who go out and earn it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905052456652214389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-57088662245319480482013-04-20T15:58:33.084-07:002013-04-20T15:58:33.084-07:00Thank you, Deirdre. I won't lie. What I'm ...Thank you, Deirdre. I won't lie. What I'm doing is scary, but there's a voice in my head that's reassuring me and telling me it will all be okay and that I'm doing the right thing. In January of 2012, I asked God for a sign about whether or not I was supposed to write full-time or go back to work. I got SIX huge, between-the-eyes signs that very day that I was supposed to be a full-time author. I still returned to work for my friend, and I told him the other day that I never would have gone to work for anyone else or any other company. He and that company were the ONLY ones I would have said yes to. And I hope that speaks loudly as to how much I respect him and the company that I put my writing career on hold for a year to do that.Donya Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229964689354498931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-90090545267429376772013-04-20T15:54:33.920-07:002013-04-20T15:54:33.920-07:00I have had a lot of medical issues, too, and that ...I have had a lot of medical issues, too, and that can certainly be such a drag. I completely understand. It can be sooo frustrating when you don't know why you feel bad and nobody can seem to make you feel better. I finally gave up on medical doctors and took a homeopathic, holistic, naturopathic, whole foods approach. I actually just saw my homeopathic practitioner today. It's taken me a while (a number of years), and a lot of patience and self education, but between my nurse practitioner (who prefers more natural, body friendly approaches to wellness) and my homeopathic, I'm finally reaching a place where I feel better than I have in years. So, don't give up. Hang in there. :) *hugs*<br /><br />And, wow, that's fantastic to hear that so many were talking about my smexy boys. Thank you for sharing that. :)Donya Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229964689354498931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-55433975817355031382013-04-20T05:59:52.437-07:002013-04-20T05:59:52.437-07:00Donya, wow! As a fan, I am thrilled! What strength...Donya, wow! As a fan, I am thrilled! What strength and courage you display!! Please know so many fans are waiting and ready to support you and your work . . . . Congrats!!deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03073559681014214487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734404180567424295.post-12180438760692208592013-04-20T05:28:20.286-07:002013-04-20T05:28:20.286-07:00Donya, I nearly cried when I read this. I am so ha...Donya, I nearly cried when I read this. I am so happy for you. I am envious that you have the courage I never have had. You are so very talented and I can say that you and your books are making waves. I was at another author's release party and she wanted to know some sexy vampires. You would not believe how many were posting about Micah, Trace and Sev and Arie. I have been doing a lot of thinking about my own path in life. I have medical things and age keeping me from reaching for the stars but maybe soon the medical stuff will be behind me although I still seem to be getting older. :) I wish you the very best and I just know this is going the be a wonderful move for you.<br />Huggggs, <br /><br />TamiTami Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07458850071293875875noreply@blogger.com